PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

BIOFIRE FILMARRAY Gastrointestinal (GI) Panel REF RFIT-ASY-0116 (30 test kit) BIOFIRE FILMARRAY Gastrointestinal (GI) Panel REF RFIT-ASY-0104 (6 kit test) The BIOFIRE FILMARRAY Gastrointestinal (GI) Panel is a qualitative multiplexed nucleic acid-based in vitro diagnostic test intended for use with BIOFIRE¿ FILMARRAY¿ Systems. The BIOFIRE GI Panel is capable of the simultaneous detection and identification of nucleic acids from multiple bacteria, viruses, and parasites directly from st

Reported: August 14, 2024 Initiated: May 16, 2024 #Z-2514-2024

Product Description

BIOFIRE FILMARRAY Gastrointestinal (GI) Panel REF RFIT-ASY-0116 (30 test kit) BIOFIRE FILMARRAY Gastrointestinal (GI) Panel REF RFIT-ASY-0104 (6 kit test) The BIOFIRE FILMARRAY Gastrointestinal (GI) Panel is a qualitative multiplexed nucleic acid-based in vitro diagnostic test intended for use with BIOFIRE¿ FILMARRAY¿ Systems. The BIOFIRE GI Panel is capable of the simultaneous detection and identification of nucleic acids from multiple bacteria, viruses, and parasites directly from stool samples in Cary Blair transport media obtained from individuals with signs and/or symptoms of gastrointestinal infection.

Reason for Recall

Due to increase of false positive Vibrio/Vibrio Cholerae results when using a certain transport medium.

Details

Recalling Firm
BioFire Diagnostics, LLC
Units Affected
67,613 kits (or 2,028,309 pouches). Each pouch is used for each individual test.
Distribution
U.S.: Nationwide - AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, Puerto Rico, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, Virgin Island, VT, WA, WI, WV, and WY. O.U.S.: Worldwide - AR, AU, AT, BE, BR, CA, CL, HK, CN, CO, CZ, DE, FI, FR, GR, HU, IN, IT, JP, MX, NL, NO, PH, PL, PT, SG, ZA, KR, ES, SE, CH, TW, TH, TR, GB, AL, DZ, AO, AM, BH, BY, BO, BA, BW, BG, CR, HR, CY, CD, DO, AN, EC, SV, EE, FJ, GE, GU, GT, GN, HT, HN, IS, ID, IQ, IE, IL, CI, CI, JO, KE, KW, LV, LB, LT, MO, MY, ML, MR, MD, MN, MA, MM, NP, NZ, NZ, NI, OM, PK, PA, PG, PY, PE, QA, RO, SA, RS, SI, TN, TR, UY, AE, VE, VN, and ZW.
Location
Salt Lake City, UT

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
BIOFIRE FILMARRAY Gastrointestinal (GI) Panel REF RFIT-ASY-0116 (30 test kit) BIOFIRE FILMARRAY Gastrointestinal (GI) Panel REF RFIT-ASY-0104 (6 kit test) The BIOFIRE FILMARRAY Gastrointestinal (GI) Panel is a qualitative multiplexed nucleic acid-based in vitro diagnostic test intended for use with BIOFIRE¿ FILMARRAY¿ Systems. The BIOFIRE GI Panel is capable of the simultaneous detection and identification of nucleic acids from multiple bacteria, viruses, and parasites directly from stool samples in Cary Blair transport media obtained from individuals with signs and/or symptoms of gastrointestinal infection.. Recalled by BioFire Diagnostics, LLC. Units affected: 67,613 kits (or 2,028,309 pouches). Each pouch is used for each individual test..
Why was this product recalled?
Due to increase of false positive Vibrio/Vibrio Cholerae results when using a certain transport medium.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 14, 2024. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2514-2024.